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§ 3901. Legislative intent. - The General Assembly recognizes that many adult citizens of this...
§ 3902. Definitions. - As used in this chapter: (1) “Abuse” means: a. Physical...
§ 3903. Establishment of protective services system. - (a) The Secretary of the Department shall appoint, within 6...
§ 3904. Nature of protective services; costs. - (a) Protective services are services furnished to an adult who...
§ 3905. Voluntary protective services. - (a) Any qualified person may receive adult protective services, provided...
§ 3906. Involuntary protective services. - If a person lacks the capacity to consent to receive...
§ 3907. Probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury. - (a) When probable cause exists to make a peace officer...
§ 3908. Emergency order for protective services. - (a) Upon petition by the Public Guardian or adult protective...
§ 3909. Hearing on petition. - (a) The hearing on a petition for involuntary protective services...
§ 3910. Duty to report. - (a) Any person having reasonable cause to believe that an...
§ 3911. Adult under treatment by spiritual means not abused, mistreated, neglected, infirm or incapacitated. - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to mean an...
§ 3912. Confidentiality of records. - (a) All records and information in the possession of the...
§ 3913. Violations. - (a) Any person who knowingly or recklessly abuses, neglects, exploits...